Giguere gave up five goals on 35 shots in a loss to the Canadiens in his last start (Mar 18). Giguere could be making his last start of his NHL career on Tuesday. He has already expressed interest in retiring at season's end; with four games left… This could be all she wrote. He has gone 10-6-0 with a 2.71 GAA and .910 SV% this season. If you are looking for a spot-star, he is on a good team with a great matchup.
The Flyers have four games left in the regular season, so Rinaldo will sit out for the rest of the season. Expect Steve Downie (concussion) to return Tuesday.
Lack stopped 25 of 26 shots in a 2-1 win over the Kings on Saturday. The win snapped a three-game losing skid for Lack and also kept the Canucks slim playoff hopes alive. His 19th consecutive start ties a Cancuks' franchise record for most consecutive starts (Corey Hirsch). He comes into play tonight at 0-3-1 with 4.04 GAA and .867 SV% vs. Anaheim this season.
Jones had missed the previous five games with a concussion he suffered on March 23rd in Chicago. The Predators season is coming to a close, which means the end of Jones' rookie season. As of now, he has six goals and 18 asssits in 73 games. His 24 points has him tied for 21st amongst rookies in scoring.
Andersen was shaken up in Friday's loss to the Predators. He was struck high by a puck and did not return for the third period. With Andersen sidelined and Jonas Hiller struggling, John Gibson will make his NHL debut on Monday. Regardless of the outcome, expect Gibson to be sent back to the AHL when Andersen is 100 per cent.
Sissons had one goal and three assists in 17 games with the Predators. With Paul Gaustad returning to the Predators lineup on Saturday, Sissons has been returned to the AHL.
Sekera will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury. Sekera has blown-away his previous career highs in his first season with the Hurricanes. He has 11 goals and 33 assists (44 points) in 47 games. His previous high was 29 points. He is listed as day-to-day.
Gibson will make his NHL debut tonight vs. the Canucks. The 20-year-old is in his first full AHL season and has gone 21-17-4 with a 2.34 GAA and .919 SV%. He was a second-round pick (39th overall) in 2011 and is believed to be one of the beat goaltending prospects in the NHL right now. It will be exciting to see what he can do with his first ever NHL start tonight vs. Vancouver.
Anderson surrendered seven goals on 23 shots in a 7-4 loss to the Canadiens on Friday. The Habs spotted the Sens a three goal lead in the first period, but fired back with seven unanswered goals. On Tuesday, he draws a good matchup vs. the Isles in a "meaningless" contest for both teams.
It looks like Gibson will make his NHL debut tonight vs. the Canucks. The 20-year-old is in his first full AHL season and has gone 21-17-4 with a 2.34 GAA and .919 SV%. He was a second-round pick (39th overall) in 2011 and is believed to be one of the beat goaltending prospects in the NHL right now. It will be exciting to see what he can do with his first ever NHL start tonight vs. Vancouver.
Steen has missed the last three games and will probably miss Tuesday's game as well. Monitor his status during tomorrow's morning skate.
Fowler is not expected to be back in the lineup tonight in Vancouver, but after missing the last 11 games, he should return either Wednesday or Saturday.
Ruhwedel was injured after being hit high by Flyers' forward Zac Rinaldo on Sunday. Rinaldo will likely be suspended as a result of the illegal hit to the head.
Lieuwen's concussion means the Sabres will need to find another goaltender to back-up Matt Hackett on Tuesday. Lieuwen joins Jhonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth as injured Sabres' goaltenders.
Miller allowed four goals on 29 shots in a loss to the Avalanche on Saturday. After a red-hot start with the Blues, he has lost four of his last seven starts with a 2.77 GAA and .897 SV%. He will look to get back on track against a struggling Capitals team. He is 2-0 with a 0.92 GAA and .975 SV% against the Capitals this season (both with BUF).
Umberger has recently been serving as a healthy scratch, so this is not that big of a loss to the Blue Jackets playoff push. WIth Umberger out expect Matt Frattin and Corey Tropp to battle it out for playing time.
Lupul's recovery time is expected to be three weeks and with the Maple Leafs' playoff chances shrinking with every passing game, don't expect to see Lupul again until October of 2014.
Doughty missed Saturday's game with an upper-body injury, but could be back in the lineup on Wednesday. He is listed as day-to-day, and he could be held out on Wednesday to rest prior to the post-season.
At 4:29 of the third period, Rinaldo was assessed a match penalty for hitting Ruhwedel near the blue line in the Philadelphia defensive zone. Ruhwedel left the game and did not return. The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: illegal check to the head. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
Ramo stopped 31 of 32 shots in a win over the Lightning on Thursday. He was given the following night off, but will be back in goal tonight to face the Devils. His overall season numbers are not great (2.61 / .911), but since returning from an MCL injury he has won four of seven starts with a 2.41 GAA and .924 SV%. He will try and spoil the Devils' playoff bid tonight.
